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WISGOP convention gives no endorsement for governor

May 22, 2022 By Bob Hague

Wisconsin Republicans fail to make an endorsement for governor. Delegates at the state party convention in Middleton over the weekend opted against endorsing a candidate for the August primary. Former lieutenant governor Rebecca Kleefisch twice fell short of the 60 percent needed in Saturday’s balloting. Only Kleefisch and state Representative Timothy Ramthun advanced to a second round, with Kleefisch getting 54.6 percent and Ramthun 2.6 percent. The no endorsement option was supported by … [Read More...]

Dane County judge gives Speaker Vos one last chance to avoid contempt in open records lawsuit

May 19, 2022 By Raymond Neupert

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is getting one last opportunity to prevent a contempt ruling in an open records case. Attorneys from Vos's office told Dane County Judge Valerie Bailey-Rihn that they were unable to compel special counsel Mike Gableman to comply with an open records request, something she found unlikely.  "That's what you're telling me is that Mr. Vos, who has the control and responsibility for this contractor, can't get his own contractor even though he has a contract with them … [Read More...]

Wisconsin House delegation votes on baby formula bills

May 19, 2022 By Bob Hague

The U.S. House on Wednesday approved $28 million in emergency funding to help address the baby formula shortage. The bill will provide funding for stepped up Food and Drug Administration oversight of formula production and distribution. It passed with only 12 Republican votes, none from Wisconsin Republicans. The shortage is driven in part by closure of an Abbott Nutrition plant in Michigan after four infants who had formula from the plant were hospitalized with bacterial … [Read More...]

Cases are increasing but new therapeutics can save lives of COVID patients

May 16, 2022 By Bob Hague

COVID-19 infections are again on the rise in Wisconsin, but new treatments can keep people alive. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ryan Westergaard notes that new therapeutics are available. His message to those 50 or older, or with underlying risk factors “Know how to get Paxlovid or one of the other therapeutics because it can save lives,” Westergaard said during a Monday media conference call. “People are still at risk. But I think it’s important for people to embrace the what the new reality is, … [Read More...]

Republicans critical as Regents pick Mnookin as next UW Chancellor

May 16, 2022 By WRN Contributor

The University of Wisconsin in Madison has its next chancellor. Jennifer Mnookin is the unanimous choice of the UW System Board of Regents. “I’m ready to pour my energy into amplifying the Wisconsin Idea, sharing the great work done on this campus, and how it makes a meaningful and tangible difference in the lives of people throughout all of Wisconsin and well beyond.” Welcome to Wisconsin, Chancellor Mnookin! pic.twitter.com/LgfC7ZGTPb — UW–Madison (@UWMadison) May 16, 2022 Mnookin … [Read More...]

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WISGOP convention gives no endorsement for governor

May 22, 2022 By Bob Hague

Wisconsin Republicans fail to make an endorsement for governor. Delegates at the state party convention in Middleton over the weekend opted against endorsing a candidate for the August primary. Former lieutenant governor Rebecca Kleefisch twice fell short of the 60 percent needed in Saturday’s balloting. Only Kleefisch and state Representative Timothy Ramthun advanced to a […]

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Crime & Courts

Evers asks Parole Commission to rescind release of convicted killer Douglas Balsewicz

May 13, 2022 By Bob Hague

Governor Tony Evers is stepping in, to halt the release of a convicted killer. In a Friday letter to Wisconsin Parole Commission Chair John Tate, Evers asks for immediate reconsideration of next week’s scheduled release of Douglas Balsewicz. The letter follows a meeting Evers had with the family of Johanna Balsewicz. Douglas Balsewicz was convicted […]

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Packers releasing TE Jace Sternberger

September 21, 2021 By Bill Scott

According to reports, the Green Bay Packers, fresh off their 35-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night, are releasing 2019 third-round draft pick Jace Sternberger. Sternberger’s two-game suspension ended following the Packers win over the Lions on Monday night and they had until 3 p.m. Tursday afternoon to either add him to the […]

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Giannis breaks franchise scoring record, Bucks beat Nets in OT

April 1, 2022 By Bill Scott

Giannis Antetokounmpo broke the franchise scoring record on Thursday night, helping the Milwaukee Bucks clinch a spot in the post-season playoffs with a 120-119 overtime win over the Nets in Brooklyn. The record breaker wasn’t just your ordinary basket either.  Giannis nailed a step-back three-pointer over Brooklyn’s Andrew Drummond with 18 seconds left to play […]

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